Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo: A Delightfully Easy Comfort Dish
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Orzo is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and orzo pasta in a rich, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chicken breasts over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, orzo, and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and spinach, cooking until the spinach has wilted.
- Dice the chicken and return it to the skillet, mixing until combined.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Add more vegetables for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg